Prevotella intermedia vulvovaginal infections
P. intermedia is involved in mouth infections, is found more in pregnant women, and may be involved with bacterial vaginosis.
Prevotella disiens vulvovaginal infections
Prevotella disiens was formerly known as part of Bacteroides disiens. P. disiens is most commonly found in the mouth, and has been related to bacterial vaginosis.
Prevotella corporis vulvovaginal infections
A member of the Prevotella species that can contribute to infections in the vagina and reproductive tract of women, such as bacterial vaginosis, and in the mouth.
Prevotella buccalis vulvovaginal infections
Prevotella buccalis naturally lives in the mouth and vagina, but is considered an opportunistic pathogen, and is associated with bacterial vaginosis.
Prevotella bivia in the vagina
Prevotella bivia is found in many human infections, including the vagina, contributing to bacterial vaginosis and pelvic inflammatory disease.
Prevotella amnii vulvovaginal infections
Prevotella amnii has been isolated from the endometrial lining of the uterus, and in women with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and bacterial vaginosis.
Porphyromonas gingivalis vulvovaginal infections
P. gingivalis is a pathogenic bacteria frequently involved in gum disease, however it has been found in women with BV and women who are having trouble conceiving.
Bacteroides endodontalis vulvovaginal infections
Highly associated with periodontal disease, causing infections in the gums and tooth roots. Relatives of this species cause or contribute to vaginal infections, and so B. endodontalis is flagged as a possible cause or contributor of vulvovaginal infections or dysbiosis. Bacteria that cause gum disease may survive in the vaginal
Porphyromonas asaccharolytica vulvovaginal infections
Porphyromonas asaccharolytica is a bacteria that can inhabit the vagina and contribute to or cause vulvovaginal infections or dysbiosis, such as bacterial vaginosis.
Peptostreptococcus tetradius vulvovaginal infections
Peptostreptococcus tetradius is microbe found in vaginal and urinary tract infections in women, linked with bacterial vaginosis.
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Klebsiella pneumoniae urinary tract and vulvovaginal infections
Klebsiella pneumoniae may be involved in vulvovaginal and urinary tract infections, being part of aerobic vaginitis.
Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Strep) vulvovaginal infections
Group A Strep - Streptococcus pyogenes - can cause respiratory, skin, vagina and urinary tract infections.
Streptococcus vestibularis vulvovaginal infections
S. vestibularis can be found in the vagina, but is not associated with vulvovaginal infections, though can rarely cause human infection.
Klebsiella aerogenes (formerly Enterobacter aerogenes) vulvovaginal and urinary tract infections
Klebsiella aerogenes is an opportunistic pathogenic bacteria that is susceptible to most antibiotics but is also quick to develop resistance. Naturally found in the human digestive tract, K. aerogenes doesn’t always cause infection in healthy people and can be a normal part of commensal flora. The growth and virility of
Ureaplasma parvum vulvovaginal infections
Ureaplasma parvum is found in the human genital tract, and can be either a commensal or a pathogen, depending on various factors.
Finegoldia spp. vulvovaginal infections
See Finegoldia magna, formerly known as Peptostreptococcus magnus.
Candida albicans vulvovaginal infections
Candida albicans is a common cause of vulvovaginal yeast infections in women. The following essential oils have been demonstrated to inhibit (not necessarily kill) C. albicans: Anethum graveolens (dill) Artemisia dracunculus (tarragon) Artemisia sieberi (desert wormwood) Citrus aurantifolia (Tahitian lime) Communis hominis Eucalyptus globulus (Tasmanian blue gum) Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) Lavandula stoechas (French
BVAB 2 (Bacterial Vaginosis Associated Bacterium 2) vulvovaginal infections
See Clostridium spp. for more information, since this bacteria is being considered as part of this family.
Enterococcus faecalis vulvovaginal infection
Enterococcus faecalis is naturally extremely hardy and highly antibiotic resistant, causing aerobic vaginitis and urinary tract infections.